Uploaded February 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A fellow Youtuber has restored an old Elliott 14S metal shaper. A while ago I've picked up his motor to refurbish it and also convert it from 400V to 230V. as he does not have 3 phase power in his shop and the motor had no means of an easy swap from star to delta configuration.
In this episode we'll do the final assembly and test
The other parts and more electric motor stuff are in the playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ5sckhk3nikxXhq7GqNgcW6KpGe12MjY

The motor is believed to be manufactured in or short after 1957.

Please note, Electricity is dangerous, if you are not trained on the subject, don't touch it as it may kill you.
This footage is for entertainment only and by no means an instructional. It most likely shows unsafe practice by today's standards.

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dynoguy.co.uk